Vascular Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Procedures

WMCP WMC Physician Practices; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Weirton, WV is seeking a Medical Assistant to greet patients, collect vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and assist providers during visits and procedures. The role includes scheduling, documentation, and light office tasks as part of a busy ambulatory clinic.

Required is a high school diploma and completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of clinical experience, plus BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or 1 year of clinical experience.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms and collects initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms with cleanliness and available supplies.
• Assists with and/or performs exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts as needed.
• Assists provider during patient examinations and procedures.
• Educates patients on follow-up expectations.
• Maintains quality control testing logs as required.
• Ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• Assists patients with completion of medical documentation.
• Assists with office administrative tasks (phones, messages, data entry, etc.).

Skills

Patient interaction

Vital signs collection

Medical documentation

Office support

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program graduate

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

WVU Medicine in Weirton, WV is seeking a Medical Assistant to greet patients, collect vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and assist providers during visits and procedures. The role includes scheduling, documentation, and light office tasks as part of a busy ambulatory clinic.

Required is a high school diploma and completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of clinical experience, plus BLS within 30 days of hire.